Fu Yuanhui won a Bronze medal in the 100 meter backstroke in Rio, by tying for third place with Kylie Masse. This is a fragment from her wonderfully awkward interview with CCTV that stole the hearts of thousands online.
Despite placing 3rd in women’s 100m backstroke, Yu was quite impressed with herself and was beyond ecstatic just to finish the race. She wasn’t even aware that she placed in the event and watching her learn she actually won a medal is nothing short of heart-warming.`
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